Nintendo 3DS eShop update launched

The latest firmware update, which was delayed last month, is now live and allows players to purchase Virtual Console, 3D Classics and 3DSWare titles for their 3DS through the eShop.

Nintendo DSi and DSi XL owners can also transfer old DSiWare games to their 3DS.

Free downloads of a remastered 3D version of NES game Excitebike and a 3DSWare Pokédex application are available to those who install the update.

Meanwhile, launch Virtual Console games for the eShop include Game Boy titles Super Mario Land, Alleyway, Radar Mission and Tennis.

"The latest system update for Nintendo 3DS... brings a whole host of useful new features direct to your system, including Nintendo eShop - your gateway to a wide variety of downloadable content, games, applications and more," said Nintendo on its official site.